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Pirates Sets

Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6281: Pirates Perilous Pitfall

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder 6065 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Captain Redbeard and his renegade Pirates want to get their hands on the Imperial

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6279: Skull Island

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder 6071 Views

Year Released: 1995BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Captain Redbeard and his renegade Pirates want to get their hands on the Imperial

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Imperial Guards Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6263: Imperial Outpost

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Master Builder 5057 Views

Year Released: 1995BricklinkInstructions

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Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6250: Cross Bone Clipper

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Master Builder 4560 Views

Year Released: 1997BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Islanders Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6278: Enchanted Island

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Master Builder 5143 Views

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “Only the Islanders know what dangers lurk in their remote tropical habitat. What will the Pirates

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Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6273: Rock Island Refuge

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Master Builder 5877 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions

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Imperial Soldiers Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6265: Sabre Island

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Master Builder 5312 Views

Year Released: 1989BricklinkInstructions

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Imperial Soldiers Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6259: Broadside’s Brig

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Master Builder 4721 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Extra Large Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6285: Black Seas Barracuda

August 3, 2023February 20, 2025 Master Builder 6456 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF THE SEA! BLACK SEAS

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Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6258: Smuggler’s Shanty

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Master Builder 5510 Views

Year Released: 1992BricklinkInstructions

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Islanders Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6264: Forbidden Cove

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Master Builder 5089 Views

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions

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Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6257: Castaway’s Raft

June 6, 2022July 29, 2023 Master Builder 5552 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions

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Islanders Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6256: Islander Catamaran

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Master Builder 4148 Views

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions

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Islanders Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6262: King Kahuka’s Throne

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 Master Builder 5572 Views

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions

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Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6235: Buried Treasure

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Master Builder 4279 Views

Year Released: 1989BricklinkInstructions

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Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6234: Renegade’s Raft

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Master Builder 5052 Views

Year Released: 1991BricklinkInstructions

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Imperial Guards Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6247: Bounty Boat

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Master Builder 4109 Views

Year Released: 1992BricklinkInstructions

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Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

1747: Treasure Cave

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Master Builder 4096 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Medium Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6270: Forbidden Island

April 4, 2022February 21, 2025 Master Builder 6775 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF THE SEA! FORBIDDEN ISLAND

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Box Story Imperial Soldiers Large Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6274: Caribbean Clipper

February 8, 2022February 21, 2025 Master Builder 5238 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF THE SEA! CARIBBEAN CLIPPER

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6286: Skull’s Eye Schooner

February 8, 2022July 29, 2023 Master Builder 6693 Views

Year Released: 1993Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions

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6237: Pirates’ Plunder

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Master Builder 3933 Views

Year Released: 1993BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Daniel August Krentz Extra Large Builds Imperial Soldiers Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6276: Eldorado Fortress

January 28, 2022April 3, 2024 Master Builder 6985 Views

Year Released: 1989Designers: Niels Milan Pedersen and Daniel August KrentzBricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGOLAND® PIRATES OF

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Islanders Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6246: Crocodile Cage

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Master Builder 4345 Views

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions

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6296: Shipwreck Island

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Master Builder 5354 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Imperial Guards Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6271: Imperial Flagship

January 6, 2022February 20, 2025 Master Builder 5282 Views

Year Released: 1992BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “THE ADVENTURES OF THE LEGO SYSTEM™  PIRATES OF THE SEA – IMPERIAL FLAGSHIP During the 18th

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Extra Large Builds Imperial Guards Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6277: Imperial Trading Post

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Master Builder 5832 Views

Year Released: 1992BricklinkInstructions

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Islanders Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6236: King Kahuka

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Master Builder 4397 Views

Year Released: 1994BricklinkInstructions

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Imperial Guards Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6266: Cannon Cove

December 27, 2021June 3, 2022 Master Builder 5120 Views

Year Released: 1993BricklinkInstructions

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6267: Lagoon Lock-Up

October 11, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder 5897 Views

Year Released: 1991Designer: Daniel August KrentzBricklinkInstructions

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Box Story Imperial Armada Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6280: Armada Flagship

July 13, 2021February 20, 2025 Master Builder 5415 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions The box reads, “The mission of the Imperial Armada is to protect the royal gold. Will they be able

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Extra Large Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6289: Red Beard Runner

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder 5508 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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Imperial Soldiers Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6245: Harbor Sentry

July 13, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder 4682 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions

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Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6232: Skeleton Crew

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder 3888 Views

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions

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Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Very Small Builds 

6251: Pirate Mini Figures (Sea Mates)

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 Master Builder 5663 Views

Year Released: 198910 PiecesBricklink

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Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6260: Shipwreck Island

April 9, 2020July 29, 2023 Master Builder 5442 Views

Year Released: 1989Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions

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Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6268: Renegade Runner

April 9, 2020July 13, 2021 Master Builder 6119 Views

Year Released: 1993BricklinkInstructions

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Imperial Armada Official Sets Pirates Pirates Sets Small Builds 

6244: Armada Sentry

November 16, 2019April 4, 2020 Master Builder 4941 Views

Year Released: 1996Bricklink

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Medium Builds Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6249: Pirates Ambush

November 16, 2019February 20, 2025 Master Builder 4505 Views

Year Released: 1997Bricklink

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6952: Solar Power Transporter
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6952: Solar Power Transporter

September 22, 2019March 20, 2025 Master Builder

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1986 Classic Space Solar Power Transporter Commercial, Space Mother Ship

2532: Aircraft and Ground Crew
Airport Classic Town Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

2532: Aircraft and Ground Crew

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Master Builder
7166: Imperial Shuttle
Episode IV/V/VI Large Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7166: Imperial Shuttle

April 16, 2021September 4, 2023 Master Builder
6175: Crystal Explorer Sub
ABCs Aquanauts Aquazone Aquazone Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6175: Crystal Explorer Sub

January 20, 2022March 22, 2025 Master Builder
7146: TIE Fighter
Episode IV/V/VI Medium Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7146: TIE Fighter

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Master Builder
6972: Polaris I Space Lab
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6972: Polaris I Space Lab

September 12, 2019November 21, 2023 Master Builder
720: Basic Building Set
Basic Large Builds Official Sets Universal Building Set 

720: Basic Building Set

February 8, 2024February 9, 2024 Master Builder
7194: Yoda – UCS
Episode IV/V/VI Extra Large Builds Official Sets Sculptures Star Wars Star Wars Sets Ultimate Collector Series 

7194: Yoda – UCS

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Master Builder
1974-2: Flyercracker USA
Airport Bonus/Value Pack Sets Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town 

1974-2: Flyercracker USA

September 7, 2023September 8, 2023 Master Builder
6474: Wheeled Front Shovel
Construction Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Jr Town Sets 

6474: Wheeled Front Shovel

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 Master Builder
891: Two-Man Scooter
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

891: Two-Man Scooter

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Master Builder
6512: Landscape Loader
Classic Town Construction Official Sets Town Town Sets Very Small Builds 

6512: Landscape Loader

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Master Builder
6655: Auto & Tire Repair
ABCs Classic Town Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets Traffic 

6655: Auto & Tire Repair

June 4, 2023July 31, 2023 Master Builder
1978-2: Town Value Pack
Bonus/Value Pack Sets Bonus/Value Packs Official Sets Race Small Builds Town 

1978-2: Town Value Pack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Master Builder
6580: Land Jet 7
Extreme Team Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6580: Land Jet 7

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 Master Builder
5948: Desert Expedition
Adventurers Adventurers Sets Desert Medium Builds Official Sets 

5948: Desert Expedition

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Master Builder

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There were once pictures of additional LEGO® builds on the back of set boxes. Written on the boxes was typically something about the endless building possibilities, "Build any of these exciting models with this set!" There were no instructions for these alternate builds, until now.

Sets

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